Starlette
The little ASGI framework that shines
★ 4.4
The little ASGI framework that shines. Lightweight and high-performance, it's the foundation for FastAPI. Perfect for building async microservices.
10K
GitHub Stars
none
TypeScript
easy
Learning Curve
4.3
DX Score
Pricing
Model
free
Free Tier
BSD licensed, fully open source
Paid
N/A
Features
- ✓ ASGI framework
- ✓ WebSocket support
- ✓ GraphQL support
- ✓ Background tasks
- ✓ Routing
- ✓ Middleware
- ✓ Sessions
- ✓ Static files
- ✓ Test client
Pros
- + Very lightweight
- + Excellent performance
- + Clean design
- + Foundation for FastAPI
- + Full async support
Cons
- - Minimal features
- - No validation built-in
- - No auto docs
- - More manual work
Best For
startup hobbyist
asgi async lightweight microservices foundation